Header photo: Tree-lined entrance and paths at Jefferson Square in Pennsport in Philadelphia. Photo: Nick-philly — Jefferson Square 300 Washington Ave Philadelphia PA (DSC 3047).jpg. CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo/source date: 2019. Cropped and color-adjusted.
Pennsport's rowhome streets and neighborhood parks give you a good reason to slow down and explore. Start around Dickinson Square, then branch out toward the homes that catch your eye. We'll help you look at both the house and the everyday trips around it.
Explore this guide
At a glance
Homes: Two- and three-story rowhomes, renovated townhouses, newer construction and some condominiums.
Getting around: Compare everyday walking and bus trips with the route to waterfront destinations.
Worth weighing: Traffic corridors, parking and the distance to your preferred transit connection vary by address.
Family life in Pennsport
Dickinson Square, Jefferson Square and Herron Playground and Recreation Center give you several places to explore with children. Choose the one you'd be most likely to use and walk there from a home you like. Along the way, think about childcare pickup, errands and the crossings you'd make together.
A rear patio can be a convenient extension of the main floor, while a roof deck asks more of the daily routine. Check storage near the entrance, the placement of bedrooms and whether a finished basement offers the light and conditions you need.
Schools and childcare
Use the School District of Philadelphia enrollment and school finder resources for the exact home address. Confirm assignment and enrollment details with the district, including any application process for another school option.
Use Pennsylvania's COMPASS child care search to start a provider search. Contact providers about age groups, hours, availability and pickup arrangements, then try the trip from the home.
Finding the right home here
Look at roofing, masonry, moisture and renovation records. In a home with a garage, test dimensions and access; in one without parking, look at the realistic alternatives.
Want a closer look at the homes themselves? Read our Philadelphia rowhome buying guide.
Daily life, parking and getting around
Get to know the residential streets as well as the larger shopping roads. If time by the waterfront is part of what draws you here, try the whole route to the place you'd visit. And if you drive, an evening look at parking can help round out the picture.
Use SEPTA's current trip planner for the journey and travel time you expect to keep. If you drive, verify parking terms and access for the specific home.
Places to explore
Dickinson Square
Jefferson Square
Herron Playground and Recreation Center
Check facilities and current activities through the City's parks and recreation finder or the individual operator before planning your visit.
If a coffee stop fits into your walk, check Herman’s Coffee for its current menu and visiting information.
Come spend some time here
Begin at Dickinson Square and walk the nearby residential blocks.
Follow the route from a home you like to a regular shopping or recreation stop.
Get a feel for the waterfront route separately and return in the evening to check parking.
There’s no need to rush. Bring the stroller if you use one, leave time for an errand and take the walk you’d make from home. A weekday visit and another in the evening can help you get a feel for the neighborhood.
A few more neighborhoods to explore
Queen Village: Take a look at historic housing and access farther north.
East Passyunk: Explore a location closer to the avenue's businesses.
Bella Vista: Get to know market access and smaller neighborhood parks.
Let’s find your place here
Curious about making a home in Pennsport? Send us a few listings you like, or tell us what you’re hoping to find. We’re Eric and Melanie, and we’d love to help you get to know the neighborhood, talk through the homes and figure out your next step.
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Keep exploring
Queen Village Take a look at historic housing and access farther north.
East Passyunk Explore a location closer to the avenue's businesses.
Bella Vista Get to know market access and smaller neighborhood parks.
Explore our current listings
Here are a few homes we currently have listed around the area. Each card shows its location.
